Motherwell secured a 2-1 victory over Hibernian in a closely contested opening day match at Easter Road on Monday. The decisive goal came late in the game when Ibrahim Said capitalized on a counter-attack, striking five minutes from full time to claim three points for the visitors.

The match saw significant contributions from Motherwell midfielder Oscar Priestman, who was involved in key moments throughout the game. Priestman drew a foul from Hibernian’s Josh Mulligan just before halftime, resulting in a penalty that Lukas Fadinger successfully converted to put Motherwell ahead. However, Priestman was later penalized for a foul inside the box, allowing Martin Boyle to level the score from the penalty spot just before the hour mark.

Hibernian applied pressure in the final stages, with Martin Moorman clearing two potential goal-bound attempts from the hosts off the line. Despite these interventions, Said’s late strike ultimately settled the contest in favour of Motherwell.

The match marked an eventful start to the Scottish Premiership season, showcasing both teams’ determination in a spirited encounter at Easter Road.